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Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

Onondaga, New York

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What you can do right now

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only SWAT and detectives TG's are encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
6 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
4 Unencrypted
33% Encrypted
Radio System: Central New York Interoperable Communications Consortium (CNYICC)
View 2 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
61 OCSO SWAT SWAT Encrypted
146 OCSO SIU Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.

Impact on Transparency

  • Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
  • Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
  • Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
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New York Contacts

Sen. James Skoufis Senate bill sponsor (S.1265) skoufis@nysenate.gov (845) 567-1270
Assembly Member Amy Paulin Assembly bill sponsor (A.2037) paulina@nyassembly.gov (914) 723-1115
CM Gale Brewer NYC Local Law 46 sponsor District6@council.nyc.gov (212) 788-6975
NYCLU New York Civil Liberties Union Website
NY News Guild Journalists union (3,000+ members) Website
Full New York Action Guide

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P25 AES-256
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